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Open research questions in Agricultural and Food Sciences

125 unresolved questions extracted from the limitations and future-work sections of 1,558 Agricultural and Food Sciences papers in our library. Each links back to the study that raised it.

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  • A falta de estudos sobre a aplicação da IA na indústria de Óleo e Gás. A necessidade de desenvolver soluções mais eficientes e seguras para a indústria.

    INTELIGÊNCIA ARTIFICIAL NA INDÚSTRIA DE ÓLEO E GÁS: FUNDAMENTOS TECNOLÓGICOS E IMPLEMENTAÇÃO NA MANUFATURA · 2026 · DOI

  • The study identifies the challenge of translating complex philosophical concepts into fashion design. The paper highlights the need to balance creative expression with theoretical and conceptual rigor.

    Das técnicas de costura às técnicas de si · 2026 · DOI

  • Lack of certification among agroproducers. Limited knowledge of production costs among agroproducers. Influence of intermediaries on the monthly income of agroproducers.

    Estrategias de comercialización para los agroproductores azuayos basadas en principios de comercio justo y sostenibilidad · 2026 · DOI

  • Ensuring compliance with EU law, - Balancing the need for constraint with the need to respect the autonomy of member states, - Determining the appropriate level of financial sanctions

    Sancţiunile pecuniare în faţa Curţii de Justiţie a Uniunii Europene · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges faced by the Portuguese ecosystem of blue bioeconomy include scaling, industrial demonstration, regulatory validation, and market entry. The ecosystem also faces challenges related to the lack of information on its structure and dynamics, and the need to develop strategies for the valorization of marine coproducts.

    BlueValStep | Valorização de Coprodutos Marinhos na Bioecnologia Azul | Revisão do Conhecimento Documental Existente em Portugal | PAT2030-FEDER-03035400 · 2026 · DOI

  • The challenges include the need to balance economic development and environmental protection. The study highlights the importance of considering the socio-environmental impacts of mining activities in the Amazon.

    A (IN)SUFICIÊNCIA DO DIREITO AMBIENTAL BRASILEIRO FRENTE AO RISCO DE SALINIZAÇÃO HÍDRICA: O CASO DA MINERAÇÃO DE POTÁSSIO EM AUTAZES/AM · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of the coastal ecosystem. The need to balance human and non-human needs. The challenge of scaling up the bioscaffold to larger territories.

    Dunas digitais · 2026 · DOI

  • The low quality of pastures and their limited adaptation to climatic conditions. The limited understanding of the effect of biostimulants on Megathyrsus maximus cv. Mombaza. The need to improve the productivity of tropical forage systems.

    Efecto de Bioestimulantes en el Crecimiento y Rendimiento Forrajero de Megathyrsus maximus cv. Mombaza en el Trópico · 2026 · DOI

  • The forest production sector is characterized by complexity, uncertainty, and risk. The sector faces challenges such as sazonalidade, restrições de infraestrutura, and volatilidade contratual. The study identifies the need for a more comprehensive understanding of the interdependencies between risk, cost, and logistics.

    ARQUITETURAS DE RISCO, LOGÍSTICA E CUSTOS NA PRODUÇÃO FLORESTAL: UMA ABORDAGEM INTEGRADA DA EFICIÊNCIA ECONÔMICA · 2026 · DOI

  • The recycling of photovoltaic panels is a challenge due to the presence of toxic and non-biodegradable materials. The proper disposal of photovoltaic panels is a challenge due to the lack of established protocols. The extraction of raw materials for the production of new photovoltaic panels is a challenge due to the environmental impact.

    Estudio de contaminación ambiental de los paneles fotovoltaicos después del ciclo de vida útil · 2026 · DOI

  • The complexity of chemical kinetics. The need for a quantitative and modelable approach to the teaching of chemical kinetics. The identification of complex interactions between factors.

    Do qualitativo ao quantitativo: o uso do planejamento fatorial no estudo da cinética de oxidação da dipirona em aulas de química · 2026 · DOI

  • The air cargo market in Brazil is growing, and the airports face challenges in terms of infrastructure and operational efficiency. The study highlights the need for coordination between logistics operators and public agencies to reduce delays and costs. The airports face challenges in terms of customs management and logistics costs.

    Eficiência operacional em terminais de carga aérea: um estudo comparativo entre Viracopos e Guarulhos nas operações de importação · 2026 · DOI

  • High cost of commercial counters. Difficulty in measuring water flow in adverse conditions, such as high turbulence and low visibility. Need for a system that is easy to maintain and personalize.

    Desenvolvimento de um dispositivo eletrônico de contagem de pulsos para molinete hidrométrico · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for studies on the biology of T. mactroides and the effects of overfishing. There is a lack of management measures for the exploitation of the species.

    DETERMINAÇÃO DO INDICADOR DE ESTABILIZAÇÃO DA FORMA DA CONCHA (IEF) COMO DETERMINAÇÃO DO COMPRIMENTO MÉDIO DE PRIMEIRA MATURAÇÃO DE TIVELA MACTROIDES EM REGIÕES DO SEMIÁRIDO DO NORDESTE BRASILEIRO · 2026 · DOI

  • The paper identifies the need for further research on the scalability of Power-to-X technologies. The paper also highlights the need for reducing the cost of production of hydrogen.

    Hidrógeno y sus Vectores Energéticos para la Descarbonización de las Cadenas de Producción · 2026 · DOI

  • La falta de conciencia sobre los efectos negativos del consumo de alimentos ultraprocesados. La necesidad de una pedagogía crítica que promueva la conciencia y el cambio.

    CONSUMO DE ULTRAPROCESADOS EN EDAD ESCOLAR, UNA MIRADA DESDE LA PEDAGOGÍA CRÍTICA. · 2026 · DOI

  • Estudos sobre a viabilidade econômica da utilização de biomassa - Análises sobre a influência dos eventos associados ao El Niño na disponibilidade de matéria-prima

    SUSTENTABILIDADE AMBIENTAL E BIOENERGIA EM TEMPOS DE MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS: O PAPEL ESTRATÉGICO DA BIOMASSA DIANTE DA INTENSIFICAÇÃO DOS EVENTOS ASSOCIADOS AO EL NIÑO · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de estratégias sustentáveis para a transição energética - A falta de compreensão sobre o papel estratégico da biomassa diante da intensificação das mudanças climáticas

    SUSTENTABILIDADE AMBIENTAL E BIOENERGIA EM TEMPOS DE MUDANÇAS CLIMÁTICAS: O PAPEL ESTRATÉGICO DA BIOMASSA DIANTE DA INTENSIFICAÇÃO DOS EVENTOS ASSOCIADOS AO EL NIÑO · 2026 · DOI

  • A necessidade de estudos prospectivos e ensaios controlados que adotem definições padronizadas de lesão, registrem exposição, adesão, carga, eventos adversos e tempo de acompanhamento. A falta de um protocolo único para a prevenção de lesões em atletas.

    Lesões no esporte: o papel da fisioterapia preventiva na redução do risco de lesões em atletas · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a gap in the literature regarding the application of Transfer Entropy to agricultural commodity prices. There is a need to understand the relationships between agricultural commodity prices.

    TRANSFERÊNCIA DE INFORMAÇÃO ENTRE PREÇOS DE COMMODITIES AGRÍCOLAS BRASILEIRAS: UMA ANÁLISE POR ENTROPIA DE TRANSFERÊNCIA · 2026 · DOI

  • Modeling complex environmental systems with multiple variables. Projecting future scenarios of water quality. Mitigating environmental stress and eutrophication.

    MODELAGEM POR REDES NEURAIS DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA DA BACIA DO RIO DAS VELHAS(MG) COM PROJEÇÕES COMPUTACIONAIS ATÉ 2030 · 2026 · DOI

  • The study does not account for other factors that may affect water quality. The model is based on a limited dataset. The study does not provide a detailed analysis of the uncertainty associated with the predictions.

    MODELAGEM POR REDES NEURAIS DA QUALIDADE DA ÁGUA DA BACIA DO RIO DAS VELHAS(MG) COM PROJEÇÕES COMPUTACIONAIS ATÉ 2030 · 2026 · DOI

  • Future research should focus on developing strategies for improving water quality. Future research should investigate the effects of fluoride levels on public health.

    Análise do teor de fluoretos nas águas de abastecimento público no Município de Cascavel, Paraná: Vinte quatro meses de heterocontrole · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a need for regular monitoring of fluoride levels in public water supply. There is a lack of information on fluoride levels in public water supply in Cascavel, Paraná.

    Análise do teor de fluoretos nas águas de abastecimento público no Município de Cascavel, Paraná: Vinte quatro meses de heterocontrole · 2026 · DOI

  • There is a lack of understanding of the consumer profile of sun-dried meat in Marabá-PA, Brazil. The study aims to fill this gap by investigating the factors that influence the consumption of sun-dried meat.

    PERFIL DO CONSUMIDOR DE CARNE DE SOL COMERCIALIZADA NO MUNICÍPIO DE MARABÁ-PA · 2026 · DOI

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